CS4 InDesign fails to install

Last night I downloaded the file ADBESTDSCS4_LS1.dmg and used Easy Install; however CS4 InDesign failed to install. I've called tech support, but the person I spoke with told me to read several articles about troubleshooting an installation using disks. She was absolutely no help. Would someone tell me how to install InDesign CS4?
My operating system is Mac OSX 10.5.8. I received no error messages. I was upgrading from CS2 InDesign. The Easy Install just didn't install InDesign.

You can try to use the CS4 Cleanscript to see if that helps. You can also fix permissions and make sure you are installing as an administrator.
http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cs4clean.html

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